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Ken Fairbanks: Curiosity, Initiative and Human Connection
A natural connector and mentor gives back through the Innovation Advisor program.
Ryan Mahar May 20, 2022
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Edmond Wong Finds Opportunities and Executes on the Vision
The operations expert and entrepreneur-turned-investor helps startups develop strategies.
Ethan Perez February 2, 2022
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Isabelle Bart Follows Her Instincts
From France to California, Bart finds fulfillment in uplifting those in her community.
Ethan Perez December 2, 2021
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Errol Arkilic Wants to Make the Modern American Dream a Reality
UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation’s new Executive Director and UCI’s Chief Innovation Officer will help innovators t...
Jackie Connor October 14, 2021
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Caitlyn Yang Sends Young Entrepreneurs Soaring into the Startup Universe
The young and driven UC Irvine entrepreneur shoots for the stars with her startups StartSmart and Grasshopperfund. Ca...
Jackie Connor September 1, 2021
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Students Find Their Entrepreneurial Edge in New Entrepreneurship Internship
The ANTrepreneur Center’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship internship provides UC Irvine students with the necessary s...
Applied Innovation June 9, 2021
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From Lemonade Stand to Entrepreneur to Investor, Richard Sudek Carves a New Path to Semi-Retirement
After announcing his retirement from UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Sudek leaves behind a legacy of growth within UCI’...
Jackie Connor March 16, 2021
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From Launching Astronauts to Promoting Startups, Neal Bloom Connects the Southern California Ecosystem One Media Outlet at a Time
The engineer-turned-entrepreneur uses his media platforms to highlight innovation in Southern California. Serial entr...
Applied Innovation January 19, 2021
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Paul Roberts Amplifies the Voices of Orange County’s Business Ecosystem
OC Talk Radio founder draws on his radio and public relations past to help tell local business leaders’ stories. In s...
Applied Innovation November 17, 2020
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Science and Creativity Draws Parisa Khosropour to Help Startups
The Innovation Advisor has experienced a California startup success and wishes to support the startup community while...
Jackie Connor September 15, 2020